Glass, window and door repair in Swarthmore, PA
Cracked glass, foggy windows and doors that stick or won't lock, repaired in Swarthmore and the rest of Delaware County.
Glass broken right now? Call (857) 810-1562, 24/7.
What Swarthmore is most likely to need
Aluminum door repairAbout 93% of buildings here predate 1980, and older aluminum doors sag and drag as hinges and corners wear.
Storefront glass repairDelaware County has about 1,549 retail stores, and most of them depend on a glass front.
Commercial window repairAbout 28% of homes are in apartment buildings, where leaks and failed seals get fixed unit by unit.
We also handle Door closers and hardware, Foggy glass replacement, Curtain wall repair, Emergency board-up, Sliding door repair.
Homes and buildings in Swarthmore
About 93% of homes in Swarthmore were built before 1980, and the typical home dates from 1943. Buildings that age often still have older single-pane glass and worn aluminum frames, so loose panes, failing seals and tired door hardware come up a lot. More homes here went up before 1940 than in any other period.
About 28% of homes are in apartment buildings, where one failed window or sticking entry door affects a whole building's upkeep. About 75% of homes here are lived in by their owners, and we work with homeowners and shop owners alike.
Hail in Delaware County
NOAA storm records for Delaware County list 14 hail reports (the largest 1.5 inches across) and 103 thunderstorm wind reports from 2020 through 2024. Hail of an inch or more is what the National Weather Service classes as severe.
See how Delaware County compares with the rest of the US
Freeze-thaw cycles and humid summers work on seals from both directions, so cracked sealant, drafty sashes and foggy double-pane glass are common repairs.
Swarthmore at a glance
- Residents
- 6,596
- Homes and apartments
- 2,243
- Typical home built
- 1943
- Built before 1980
- 93%
- Built since 2000
- 4%
- Single-family houses
- 55%
- In apartment buildings
- 28%
- Mobile homes
- 4%
- Rented homes
- 25%
- Typical home value
- $557,900
- Retail stores in county
- 1,549
- Restaurants in county
- 1,120
- Hail reports, 2020 to 2024
- 14
- Largest hail reported
- 1.5 in
Sources: US Census Bureau 2024 population estimates, 2023 American Community Survey and 2022 County Business Patterns; NOAA Storm Events Database. Store, restaurant and storm figures are for all of Delaware County.
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Do you do glass, window and door repair in Swarthmore?
Yes. We take jobs in Swarthmore and the rest of Delaware County. Send the details and we'll confirm timing for your address.
Are older windows in Swarthmore worth repairing?
Often, yes. With the typical home here dating from 1943, a new pane, seal or set of hardware usually costs far less than a new window. We tell you if the frame is past saving.
Can you fix hail damage in Swarthmore?
Yes. Delaware County logged 14 hail reports from 2020 through 2024. We secure broken openings first, then replace the glass, and we can send photos and a written scope for your insurance claim.
Do you charge for a quote?
No. Send a photo and rough size, or have us measure on site. The quote is free and written before any work starts.
Nearby: Media, PA (2 mi), Prospect Park, PA (2 mi), Norwood, PA (3 mi), Brookhaven, PA (3 mi)
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